Marlene “Dutchie” L. Thomas 80 of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Wednesday January 4, 2017 at Park Health in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
She was born August 18, 1936 a daughter of the late Harold and Martha (Thomas) Oberdick Snyder in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
Marlene was a Bereavement Coordinator for Community Home Care and Hospice and was a former Drug and Alcohol Counselor as well as a Social Worker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Martins Ferry, Ohio and served as a former secretary and Sunday school teacher there. She was also a member of the Wheeling Eagles Women’s Auxiliary and a member of Lily Twig.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents as well as a sister Jean Ellen Kobus.
She is survived by her daughters, Jody (Charles) Hill of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Darla Rae (Chris) Miller of Martins Ferry, Ohio. In addition she is survived by her brother Harold Snyder Jr. of Bellaire, Ohio and a grandson Shannon Logan Miller of Martins Ferry, Ohio as well as two special friends Nancy Mumley of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Phyllis Fonner of Warwood, WV along with several nieces and nephews and her friends at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Liza’s Place for their kind and passionate care.
Family and friends will be received at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 204 West Main Street in St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 on Friday January 6, 2017 from 3 pm until time of service at 7 pm with Pastor Larry Lewis officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Martins Ferry, 306 South 3rd Street Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935 or to Liza’s Place 308 Mount St Joseph Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003.
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Dear Ones —
May God’s peace and blessings be yours during this most tender season; and, may He give you many lovely memories, so that you may always have roses in December.
Ever hoping . . .
Always in Jesus,
Maryann (Music Ministry Volunteer)
Dear Jody, Darla and family, May God comfort you as you mourn the your loss of your precious mother Dutchie. And may you find the strength to remember the wonderful life you mother lived, and celebrate her life as she would want you to.
Dear Darla and Jody and family,
My Christian sympathy is extended to each of you and your families. Your mother was a sweet, sweet, woman. I so enjoyed working with her while she was church clerk and I was the secretary. We had so much fun together. She always told me how much she loved her girls and Logan was the “apple of her eye”. She always had a SMILE and sometimes a joke. I will miss her. Just remember she is just away and we all will see her again someday. Until then your family and friends are here for you. Always take with you the memories she shared with each of you. God Bless You and Keep You In the Palm of His Hands and covet you with all our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest Christian Love and Sympathy,
Debbie Curnes
Aunt Dutchie, the card party nights we would have at grandma’s I always looked forward to those nights not ever knowing what your topic or joke of the night would be, but it never mattered because we always laughed so much when we were all together! When grandma passed you would always say I miss her so much she was such a great and caring person! I’m glad your not suffering and able to see grandma now because I’m sure she’s missed you as well! I love you Aunt Dutchie and will truly miss you! P.S could you give grandma a hug and kiss for me, and also tell her I’m going to be a grandma in June 2017! RIH
Aunt Dutchie your smile and sense of humor will b greatly missed. Along with the way you touched many lives SO glad I got to see you at Perkins to catch up and exchange hugs. RIP ❤️
So sorry for your loss Jody and Darla! I didn’t know your Mom but I could tell how much you both loved her and she loved you through your Facebook posts. You took good care of her and I enjoyed seeing her beautiful smile! Prayers to you and your families!